One cannot see much through the foggy window; similarly, for a person living with cataract, vision is disturbed due to the cloudiness of eye lens. As the lens becomes opaque, less of the light passes thus making the vision blurred. Some people may become more sensitive to the light while others may see halos in the light. In some cases, […]
The “C” word, cancer, is the dread of most people today. It is defined as a disease in which abnormal cells divide uncontrollably and destroy body tissue. There are more than 100 types of cancer, including breast cancer, skin cancer, lung cancer, colon cancer, prostate cancer, and lymphoma. Symptoms vary depending on the type. Cancer treatment may include chemotherapy, radiation, […]
Travelers’ diarrhea is the most common travel-related illness. It can occur anywhere, but the highest-risk destinations are in most of Asia (except for Japan) as well as the Middle East, Africa, Mexico, and Central and South America. Prevention In otherwise healthy adults, diarrhea is rarely serious or life-threatening, but it can certainly make for an unpleasant trip. Take steps to […]
Annona muricata, commonly known as the sour sop or graviola fruit, is a plant native to Africa, Asia, South America and the Caribbean. It’s a green fruit with a spiny exterior and a soft white sweet/tart fleshy interior. It’s used to make ice cream and beverages. It’s normally prepared as a nectar of water, pulp, and sweetener, such as condensed […]
